Isabel Jane Stike, 80, of Bel Air, MD, died on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Sterling Place, Bel Air. She was born in Havre de Grace, MD, to her late parents, Filden G. and Esther Virginia (Dalenger) Roddam.
Isabel was a strong, cheerful, and graciously generous woman. She prided herself on being honest and having great integrity. She was especially fond of going fishing, later taking her children and grandchildren along sparking a lifelong interest in the sport. She enjoyed when family members brought her surprises, including things like cabbage and zucchini cake. Family was very important to Isabel, especially her visits to Lenoir, NC, where she was able to relax.
Faith was also a very large part Isabel’s life. She loved her Lord and found great peace and steadfastness in reading her bible, worshipping and listening to gospel music. When she was able, she was always a faithful attendant of her church, Emmorton Baptist Church in Bel Air, MD.
Isabel is survived by her children: Virginia Galbreath, Sara (Richard) Halsey, William F. (Lisa) Stike, Bonnie (Carl) Shunk, Donald (Debbie) Stike, Mary Pennington, Betty (John) Beene and Phillip (Susan) Frazier. She leaves behind 22 grandchildren and 24 great children to cherish her memory. In addition, she is survived by her siblings: Locie Gragg, Elsie Miller Henderson, Ruth Walton, Shirley Glazebrook, Janet Key, Betty Arnold and Bonnie Eller.
In addition to her parents, Isabel was predeceased by her children: Charles Robert Stike, Jr., Curtis V. Frazier and her siblings: Lessie Miller, Franklin Miller, Raymond Miller and Howard Roddam.
A viewing will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 10 am until 11 am at Harkins Funeral Home, Inc., 600 Main Street, Delta, PA. A funeral service will immediately follow beginning at 11 am with Pastor Rod Anderson officiating. Interment will be held at Darlington Cemetery, Shuresville Road, Darlington, MD.
Harkins Funeral Home, Inc., of Delta, PA, has been entrusted with arrangements.